All this stuff you heard about America not wanting to fight, wanting to stay out of the war, is a lot of horse dung. Americans, traditionally, love to fight. All real Americans love the sting of battle. Americans play to… — George C. Scott Copy Share Image
We [he and his wife Trish Van Devere] don't talk politics. I'm an independent conservative; she's a radical Democrat. We never vote together. — George C. Scott Copy Share
But when it became an international hoopla where careers lived and died on whether or not you did or didn't get an Oscar, then… — George C. Scott Copy Share
The (Academy Award) ceremonies are a two-hour meat parade, a public display with contrived suspense for economic reasons. — George C. Scott Copy Share
There were times when I got frightened. Things weren't going right, so I just went out and got smashed. That's me. Something goes wrong,… — George C. Scott Copy Share
Acting is characterization, the process of two entities merging-the actor and the role. — George C. Scott Copy Share
I'm really a pussycat and this [bad-boy] image has been totally overblown for 30 years. Sure, I used to rumble a little but I… — George C. Scott Copy Share
All this stuff you heard about America not wanting to fight, wanting to stay out of the war, is a lot of horse dung.… — George C. Scott Copy Share
If I were ever stranded on a desert island, there would be 3 things I’d need: food, shelter, and a grip. — George C. Scott Copy Share
There is no question you get pumped up by the recognition. Then a self-loathing sets in when you realise you're enjoying it. — George C. Scott Copy Share
I became an actor to escape my own personality. Acting is the most therapeutic thing in the world. You see, through acting you come… — George C. Scott Copy Share
I think you have to be schizoid three different ways to be an actor ... You have to be a human being. Then you… — George C. Scott Copy Share
I think of myself as a fairly decent human being and it gives me great pain to be considered for all the mean S.O.B.s… — George C. Scott Copy Share
Acting on the stage is a luxury for me. I lose money. I make movies for financial reasons and this allows me the luxury… — George C. Scott Copy Share
